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Sakamoto Ryuichi has passed away at the age of 71 due to stage 4 cancer

Posted onApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023AuthorTHE SPY! CREWLeave a comment

Musician Sakamoto Ryuichi , known worldwide for songs, passed away on March 28 at the age of 71 due to cancer. The official Twitter of the project “commmons”, which was launched mainly by Mr. Sakamoto, reported the news on April 2nd. In 1983, Sakamoto became Read More …

Sakamoto Ryuichi discusses his fight against stage 4 cancer

Posted onJune 7, 2022June 7, 2022AuthorTHE SPY! CREWLeave a comment

In an article on “Shincho” (July 2022) issue, Sakamoto Ryuichi discussed his fight against stage 4 cancer. Back in January 2021, legendary musician Sakamoto Ryuichi (70) announced that he had surgery for rectal cancer and metastases. He said he had oropharyngeal cancer in 2014 which Read More …

Sakamoto Ryuichi’s comments on Oyamada Keigo’s (Cornelius) second apology

Posted onSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021AuthorTHE SPY! CREWLeave a comment

Legendary musician Sakamoto Ryuichi updated his Instagram on September 21st and commented on Oyamada Keigo (aka musician Cornelius) and his second apology. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryuichi Sakamoto (@skmtgram) On September 17th, Oyamada wrote a lengthier apology letter Read More …

Sakamoto Ryuichi announced that he has rectal cancer

Posted onJanuary 22, 2021AuthorTHE SPY! CREWLeave a comment

Musician Sakamoto Ryuichi (69) who has been receiving treatment for oropharyngeal cancer in 2014 announced on January 21st on his label “commons” that he is suffering from rectal cancer. According to his website, Sakamoto had surgery which was successful and is receiving treatment. Sakamoto wrote, Read More …